Veterinary Assistant

California Veterinary Hospital; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary clinic as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant, providing critical support in animal care. The role demands proficiency in various veterinary skills and offers a collaborative environment for team growth. Enjoy competitive pay and a culture that values work-life balance while helping pets and their owners.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability coverage

Uniform allowance

Pet care benefits

Internal rewards program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of prior experience in a veterinary environment required.
• Management experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments.
• Maintain medical records accurately.

Skills

Proficient in laboratory skills

Radiology skills

Surgery skills

Dental skills

Nursing skills

Client communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Mebane Pet Clinic
900 Mebane Oaks Rd, Mebane, North Carolina 27302

Now Hiring: Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Mebane Pet Clinic is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing 4-doctor team. We're a busy, Cat Friendly and Fear Free certified clinic, and we're committed to providing a supportive and collaborative environment for our team to grow. Whether you're already Fear Free certified or ready to complete the training, we're here to support you.

We foster a culture that values teamwork, professional development, and work-life balance. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a clinic that helps you thrive, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation:
$16 to $18 per hour, based on experience
*Minimum of 1 year of veterinary experience preferred*

Schedule:
Full-time, 4 ten-hour shifts per week
Urgent Care weekends available (Saturday and Sunday)
Clinic hours range from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM on weekdays
Urgent Care open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays

Benefits Include:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match, starting on day one
• Life insurance and optional coverage including short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Pet care benefits
• Uniform allowance
• Internal employee rewards program with gift card incentives

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced
  environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
  proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to
perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and
let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other
basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.